"Coppins chronicles his foray into the booming world of sports betting apps, highlighting how easily the 'joyful naivete' of his initial use could curdle into delusion and compulsion."
"The proliferation of these apps makes it easier than ever to develop a gambling addiction, a condition that can have catastrophic and even lethal consequences for a person's life."
"As Coppins notes, 1 in 5 people with gambling disorder will attempt suicide, a higher rate than with any substance use disorder."
"The story immediately struck a nerve among vocal gamblers who criticized Coppins' sports-betting naivete and called the article a 'hit piece.'"
The Atlantic published a piece titled "Sucker: My Year as a Degenerate Gambler," where McKay Coppins details his experience with sports betting apps. Initially naive, Coppins quickly recognized the dangers of gambling addiction, which can arise from the constant availability of betting on mobile devices. The article emphasizes that 90% of bets are now made on phones, increasing the risk of developing gambling disorders. The piece also highlights alarming statistics, including that 1 in 5 individuals with gambling disorders may attempt suicide.
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